The Agony and the Ecstasy
Watch TrailerDuring the Italian Renaissance, Pope Julius II contracts the influential artist Michelangelo to sculpt 40 statues for his tomb. When the pope changes his mind and asks the sculptor to paint a mural in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo doubts his painting skills and abandons the project. Divine inspiration returns Michelangelo to the mural, but his artistic vision clashes with the pope's demanding personality and threatens the success of the historic painting.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1965 |
| Country | Italy, United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Carol Reed |
| Runtime | 138 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (150 votes) |
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"Муки и радости" (1965) is cinema about people at their hardest moment, and about how they carry it.
Don't watch for a light evening. Watch if you want the real thing.
For those who love stories about people — real, imperfect, alive.
Director: Carol Reed
— MovieFinder Editorial
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